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Danger eases as fall arrives: Forest Service, BLM ending local public use fire restrictions this weekend

September 19, 2025 12:52 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District BLM said Friday they will end public use fire restrictions due to increased moisture, cooler temperatures and decreased daylight hours. Here’s the full announcement by Central Oregon fire officials: Effective at 12:01

Foley Ridge Fire grows to 482 acres; Willamette National Forest expands closure area of trailheads, campgrounds

September 18, 2025 12:34 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to 468 acres, bringing the continued closure of state Highway 242 and an expanded forest closure area that includes several trailheads and campgrounds. Here is the Thursday morning update from Foley Ridge Fire officials: Start Date:

Deschutes, Jefferson County SNAP recipients get more time to claim food losses due to Flat Fire

September 16, 2025 3:32 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to extend the 10-day time period allowed to request replacement of food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that were lost or destroyed due to the Flat Fire that started Aug. 21 in Deschutes and

Highway 242 closure continues near Foley Ridge Fire; Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notices issued in Lane County

September 17, 2025 2:25 pm KTVZ

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 350 firefighters continued Tuesday to battle the 437-acre Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge. A 21-mile stretch of Highway 242 remained closed and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation alerts in the area. Here is Tuesday’s

Recent rainfall prompts Oregon Department of Forestry to lower fire danger level, lift regulated use closure on two units

September 16, 2025 3:45 pm KTVZ

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be updating fire season restrictions, effective at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The fire danger level for the John Day and Prineville/Sisters Units will be reduced to MODERATE, with Regulated Use Closure being lifted on these two units, which is a result of the

Foley Ridge Fire prompts ODOT to close a 21-mile stretch of nearby state Highway 242

September 16, 2025 11:37 am Barney Lerten

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire that broke out 10 days ago on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge has burned nearly 450 acres and prompted the closure Tuesday of a 21-mile stretch of state Highway 242, at fire officials’ request. The Oregon Department of Transportation said the highway was

Oregon Department of Forestry: Acres burned across Oregon down significantly compared to 2024

September 16, 2025 8:49 am Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, one active large fire is burning on ODF-protected land, and seven others are burning statewide, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. So far this year, 1,026 fires have burned on ODF-protected land and another 3,466 statewide. In total this fire season, over 320,000 acres have burned. That’s compared to nearly 2-million acres

Janelle Bynum and lawmakers from CA & OR introduce new wildfire legislation

September 11, 2025 11:01 pm Triton Notary

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, along with other lawmakers from California and Oregon, aimed at giving wildfire victims better access to relief funds. Below are the full details. Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Wildfires Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced H.R. 5225, the Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire

Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year

September 9, 2025 7:30 am Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are burning on ODF-protected land and eight others are burning statewide. So far this year, 945 fires have burned on ODF-protected land and another 2,464 statewide. The department is reminding Oregonians that despite precipitation

Officials warn of high fire risk in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall

September 8, 2025 8:55 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire risk remains high in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, recent weather systems across the area brought abundant lightning, strong winds, and some much-needed rain. But fuels such as grass, brush, and timber remain extremely dry, keeping wildfire risk high. So far this month, wildland

Central Oregon Fire says fire risk remains high despite recent rain

September 7, 2025 5:48 pm KTVZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2025: Central Oregon — Recent weather systems across Central Oregon brought abundant lightning, strong winds, and some much-needed rain. Despite the rainfall, fuels such as grass, brush, and timber remain extremely dry, keeping wildfire risk high. So far this month, wildland fire resources have responded to 76 incidents, including 46 wildfires, most caused

Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 31,000 acres

August 29, 2025 9:40 am KTVZ

(Saturday update) LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) — All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and increased humidity, crews along the southern flank of the fire were able to implement tactical firing operations yesterday off Forest Service Road (FSR) 2154 and along the western flank off FSR

FIRE ALERT: 100-Acre Wildfire burned near Culver, and right up against Highway 97

September 3, 2025 4:48 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh, Tracee Tuesday

(Update: 0948 Fire infromation and video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — At approximately 1:46 AM on Thursday, the NIFC listed the 0948 Fire as inactive, unless conditions change. The 0948 Fire started around 3:16 PM and burned about 100 acres, just a half mile east of HWY 97. Remnants of the fire itself seemed controlled and contained.

FIRE ALERT: Containment increases to 67% on the Flat Fire, evacuation orders lifted or downgraded

August 21, 2025 5:48 pm KTVZ - News Team

The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 67% contained.

Air quality advisories in Deschutes County impact outdoor activities during Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2025 3:42 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for many as it marks the last long weekend before school starts. But this year, smoke from the Emigrant Fire has changed holiday plans, leaving many outdoor spaces much quieter than usual,

Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend

August 31, 2025 6:16 pm Claire Elmer

This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails — they’re also keeping customers away from food trucks.

Flat Fire affects multiple Deschutes Land Trust nature preserves

August 27, 2025 9:34 pm Triton Notary

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Flat Fire has moved through fields, forests, and even residential areas, it also passed through several nature preserves owned by the Deschutes Land Trust. These preserves are owned by the Trust for the purpose of restoring the environment and animal habitats and they’re also open to the public for hiking. The

A community meeting was held Monday night in Sisters to update concerned citizens on the Flat Fire, as more difficulties or problematic weather events may occur this week

August 26, 2025 12:13 am Tracee Tuesday

SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — A community meeting was held Monday night at the Sisters High School auditorium, where fire and law enforcement officials updated the public on the Flat Fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal said their mission is to protect people, structures, and firefighting personnel – in that exact order. As of this report, 827 homes

Think Wild offers tips for aiding wildlife as Central Oregon battles Flat Fire

August 25, 2025 8:27 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews work to contain the Flat Fire, now at just under 22,000 acres, Think Wild Central Oregon is offering tips on how to aid wildlife. The nonprofit says Oregon’s native species are remarkably well adapted to living with fire, but many animals do not survive in large fast-moving fires like this.

As temperatures heat up again, Central Oregon officials say recent rain did little to ease wildfire danger

August 20, 2025 7:10 pm Barney Lerten

UPDATE: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent rain showers across Central Oregon have provided short-term relief, but fuels remain dry and the risk of wildfire is high as hotter temperatures return, officials said Wednesday. Here’s their update on our fire danger situation: Hot summer temperatures quickly dry out grasses, brush, and timber, leaving conditions

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